Seattle Condo Authority Network • Capitol Hill
168-unit Capitol Hill high-rise completed 2016. Modern construction in Seattle's most vibrant urban neighborhood, close to light rail and the Broadway corridor.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Lumen |
| Address | Data to be verified |
| Year Built | 2016 |
| Total Units | 168 |
| Stories | Data to be verified |
| Neighborhood | Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA |
| HOA Fees | $450–$950/mo (est.) |
| Price Range | $425K–$1.3M+ |
| Rental Policy | Data to be verified |
| Building Type | High-Rise |
About This Building
Lumen is a 168-unit condominium high-rise in Capitol Hill, completed in 2016 as one of the neighborhood's most significant modern condo deliveries. Capitol Hill is Seattle's most walkable urban neighborhood, and Lumen's location provides direct access to Broadway's dining and retail, Cal Anderson Park, and the Capitol Hill Link Light Rail Station.
The building's 2016 construction means residents benefit from modern building systems, current seismic standards, and amenity packages that reflect post-2015 design expectations. Capitol Hill's density and walkability consistently deliver high quality-of-life scores for urban condo buyers.
Capitol Hill's proximity to First Hill medical employers, Downtown Seattle, and the University District via light rail makes Lumen accessible to a broad range of buyers. The neighborhood's dense concentration of restaurants, bars, and independent retail creates a live-work-play environment that newer Seattle neighborhoods have tried to replicate.
Jeff Reynolds tracks Lumen within the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Address and stories count should be verified directly; contact Jeff for current listings, HOA financials, and buyer strategy specific to Capitol Hill's condo market.
Buyer Analysis
Lumen is a 168-unit Capitol Hill building built in 2016, one of the neighborhood's most recent condo developments. Jeff Reynolds's assessment covers the building's modern advantages, the cautions for a 9-year-old HOA, and the questions buyers should answer.
Lumen's 2016 vintage delivers genuinely modern building systems and finishes at a meaningful discount to 2020–2024 new construction. Buyers get post-recession construction quality without paying a new-construction premium.
One of Seattle's most walkable neighborhoods. Cal Anderson Park, the Pike/Pine corridor, the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, and the neighborhood's best restaurants are all within walking distance.
Enough units to keep per-unit HOA costs manageable and generate consistent comparable sales data, while remaining small enough to maintain a residential community feel.
The Capitol Hill Link station connects residents directly to Downtown, the University District, and Sea-Tac Airport. Buyers who work Downtown or travel frequently find Lumen's transit access reduces car dependency significantly.
At 9 years old, Lumen's reserve fund is still building toward full funding. Review current percent-funded status and the reserve study's projections for the next major capital cycles.
Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most active urban neighborhoods. Buyers who are sensitive to street-level noise—particularly on weekend nights—should visit the specific unit and floor before committing.
What is the current reserve percent-funded level and what capital projects are scheduled in the next 10 years?
Does the HOA restrict rentals? Confirm current cap availability if any flexibility is part of your plan.
Advisory
Lumen appeals to buyers who want modern Capitol Hill construction with transit connectivity and the neighborhood's peak walkability. These profiles describe who fits the building.
The Capitol Hill Link station is a short walk from Lumen, connecting residents directly to Amazon, Downtown employers, and Sea-Tac. Buyers who want to minimize or eliminate car dependency while living in one of Seattle's most vibrant neighborhoods consistently find Lumen's location optimal.
2016 construction means the building has worked through its initial punch-list and early-stage HOA issues, but is still recent enough to offer modern finishes and systems. Buyers who want the comfort of a building that has already proven itself—without the uncertainty of brand-new delivery—often settle on this vintage.
Lumen puts residents inside Capitol Hill's daily life. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle's best independent coffee shops, Pike/Pine's restaurant corridor, and the neighborhood's arts and music scene are all within walking distance. Buyers who ranked neighborhood character as a top criterion consistently find Lumen delivers it.
Lumen prices below equivalent 2020–2024 Capitol Hill construction while offering similar finishes and systems. Buyers who run a vintage-adjusted price comparison find that 2016 construction delivers strong value relative to the newest stock.
Market Data
Lumen trades at Capitol Hill pricing for modern construction, with consistent resale activity since the building's delivery in 2016.
Entry-level modern Capitol Hill. Floor level and view orientation drive variation.
Primary resale segment. Upper floors with city or Cascade Mountain views command meaningful premiums.
The top of Lumen's range. Larger floor plans with the strongest view corridors.
Lumen's 2016 vintage and 168-unit scale provide reliable comparable sales data for appraisals. The building trades consistently as one of Capitol Hill's more recent developments. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current listings and recent closed sale data.
Knowledge Base
Before buying any Seattle condo, these guides answer the questions every buyer should resolve about HOA finances, financing eligibility, and closing requirements.
What condo HOA fees cover, how they're calculated, and what to look for in a building's fee structure.
How reserve funds work, what percent-funded means, and why the reserve study matters before you buy.
How rental caps, owner-occupancy ratios, and HOA delinquency rates affect your loan eligibility.
What the resale certificate contains, why it matters, and the key red flags buyers should watch for.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lumen is located in Capitol Hill, Seattle's most walkable urban neighborhood. The exact address is to be verified. Capitol Hill is served by the Capitol Hill Link Light Rail Station, providing direct connections to Downtown Seattle, the University District, and Sea-Tac Airport. The Broadway commercial corridor is the neighborhood's retail and dining heart.
Lumen has 168 residences, making it one of Capitol Hill's larger condominium buildings. The building was completed in 2016. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current unit mix, floor plan details, and recent sales data.
Lumen was completed in 2016, placing it among Capitol Hill's modern mid-2010s construction generation. As a post-2015 building, Lumen offers current seismic standards, modern amenity packages, and energy-efficient systems. HOA reserves are well into their accumulation phase.
HOA fees at Lumen are estimated at $450–$950 per month depending on unit size. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund status.
Capitol Hill consistently ranks as one of Seattle's top neighborhoods for urban condo living. The neighborhood's walkability, transit access, and concentration of restaurants and entertainment make it a perennial buyer favorite. Light rail at Capitol Hill Station connects residents to the entire regional transit system. Lumen is one of the neighborhood's best modern high-rise options.
Your Capitol Hill Condo Specialist
Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in Lumen and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at Lumen, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.
Jeff tracks every sale at Lumen, maintains HOA financial data, and knows which floor plans and view orientations hold value best. This depth of building-level knowledge is what separates a specialist from a generalist.
Jeff Reynolds • Seattle Condo Authority Network • jeff.reynolds@compass.com
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